Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Am I Experiencing Sharp Pain In Right Tonsil While Yawning?

Hello :) I am experiencing a sharp pain in my right tonsil when I yawn. It hurts bad. It only hurts there and like on top. I can't really explain the pain other than sharp. It doesn't really hurt when I swallow only a bit. And my throat is itchy. By the way I'm a teen (14) so I don't smoke or drink.
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding sharp pain in your right tonsil during yawing, though this does not hurt in swallowing food etc.

By your clinical history it is likely to be due to-

1- Glosopharyngeal neuralgia.- may be due to elongated styloid process of temporal bone.

2- Tonsillolith - stone in tonsil.

Both above conditions may be diagnosed by thorough clinical examination and investigations.

X-Ray mastoid oblique view is recmonded for visualizing styloid process. It is an usual practice to take X-Rays of both sides for comparison.

So it is now necessary for you to consult your ENT doctor for treatment.

Regards.

I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on X ray


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Am I Experiencing Sharp Pain In Right Tonsil While Yawning?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding sharp pain in your right tonsil during yawing, though this does not hurt in swallowing food etc. By your clinical history it is likely to be due to- 1- Glosopharyngeal neuralgia.- may be due to elongated styloid process of temporal bone. 2- Tonsillolith - stone in tonsil. Both above conditions may be diagnosed by thorough clinical examination and investigations. X-Ray mastoid oblique view is recmonded for visualizing styloid process. It is an usual practice to take X-Rays of both sides for comparison. So it is now necessary for you to consult your ENT doctor for treatment. Regards.